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September 1, 2012

That's right: it's September, which means it's time again for PSYCHTEMBER!

I first hosted this event last year and was really pleased by the response it received, so I decided to bring it back for a second time. Basically, the purpose of the event is to highlight YA books that normally don't get that much attention: those involving mental health issues. I have a B.A. in psychology and still love learning about the subject, so I decided to combine my interests in YA and psychology, and create an event that spreads awareness of these books and topics.

Just like last year, there'll be reviews, guest posts by fellow bloggers, guest posts by mental health professionals, interviews with authors (some familiar faces and some new), and giveaways! If you weren't here for the first Psychtember and are interested in what it's all about, feel free to browse last year's posts.

I'm also still looking for questions for Dr. Carolyn Kaufman, a clinical psychologist and writer who will be stopping by the blog later on in the event, so if you are wondering anything about psychology and writing, please leave your questions here! (Don't worry, it's anonymous :))

If you could spread the word in any way to let people know that Psychtember has begun, that would be awesome! And I'd love it if you'd grab either of these event buttons to add to your blog sidebar:

Disclaimer: I know that mental health issues can be a sensitive subject, so I'd like to point out that my posts are never intended to
offend. No, I am not a mental health professional, just someone with a
Bachelor's degree in psychology and a passion for the field. I may get
things wrong from time to time; if I do, you can always send me an
e-mail about it! Also, I am not responsible for the content of the guest
posts for the event — I don't like to censor so I have largely left the
posts up to the writer's discretion. If you or a friend/family member is experiencing psychological
distress, I recommend seeking out a mental health professional. This
event is not meant to replace that type of help.

About Me

danya

I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, an addiction to chocolate and a love of reading, particularly YA novels. I recently got my Master's degree in speech-language pathology. And I'm Canadian!
You can contact me at tapestrybookblog(at)gmail.com.

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